Offshore Fishing Reports - Boat orientation while drifting? - What controls this exactly? I assume wind and current and how they affect the hull, but do some boats tend to orient themselves differently in drift than other boats? My boat seems like like o
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Joined: Aug 31, 2007 Posts: 138 Location: Charlotte,N.C.,Lowland,N.C.
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: Diesel Engines
I have been checking out some used sportfishing boats just wonder if anyone can tell me what the average lifespan in hours and years of a properly maintained diesel engine is.
Thanks in advance
It all depends on a number of things. Turbo charged or naturally aspirated, have they been well maintained, and so forth. You also might want to consider maintanance costs and parts availability.
For me, changing oil and running clean fuel were key in keeping my Detroit 6-71 TA's running and trouble free. I always checked the oil and all fluid levels before I left the dock and when I returned even though it was hot.
Joined: Feb 07, 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Morehead City, NC
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:
What kind of boat & engines? _________________ Capt. Shane
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Joined: Aug 31, 2007 Posts: 138 Location: Charlotte,N.C.,Lowland,N.C.
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject:
Capt Shane I am just looking at different boats right now and trying to gain some knowledge. I am looking at a 29ft sportfish with twin turbo Volvo 200hp in it. They are 2000 models.
Thanks, Jerry Caton
Joined: Feb 07, 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Morehead City, NC
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:
Volvos arent cheap but they are good engines we have a set of 760 hp in the Fight-N-Lady & are very happy with them. _________________ Capt. Shane
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Offshore Fishing Reports - Boat orientation while drifting? - What controls this exactly? I assume wind and current and how they affect the hull, but do some boats tend to orient themselves differently in drift than other boats? My boat seems like like o
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